Dick Huffman played right tackle on the 1942 Vols before World War II interrupted his college career. He returned to Tennessee in 1946 and earned All-America honors following the four-year break from football.

With Huffman on the line, the Vols made a full return to prominence in the South, winning the 1946 SEC championship behind a 9-2 record. Huffman and the defensive line held five opponents to seven points or less, collecting two shutouts in the closing years of the two-way player. Huffman was one of only two players to earn All-America honors in six seasons following World War II.

"It was the number I have taken on and embraced. It is a number I saw other great backs wear. It is an opportunity to live up to the number 20. We have had a lot of great backs at Tennessee who have worn number 20. It means a lot to me to be in that same class and that same discussion."

Tennessee will open the 2012 campaign at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game against North Carolina State at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 31. To purchase tickets, visit UTTix.com or call the Tennessee ticket office at 1-800-332-VOLS.